Shooting Beretta USA's 1301 Shotgun at SHOT 2015

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LAS VEGAS -- We had the chance to check out Beretta USA’s new 1301 tactical shotgun at SHOT Show 2015 range day.

It is a sweet little package. The 1301 is a semi-auto 12 gauge specifically designed for military and law enforcement use.

Beretta’s gas-operating system sets the 1301 apart from similar models on the market, according to Earnest Langdon, a consultant for Beretta USA, who was working on the range Monday.

“It cycles and operates 37 percent faster than anything else on the market,” he said.

 

Click here to watch on mobile: Shot Show 2015: Beretta’s 1301 Shotgun

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I put a few shells through it, and the recoil seemed very light. It was easy to quickly reacquire a good sight picture.

The 1301 has a 3-inch chamber, 18-inch barrel, ghost-ring sights and a lot of nice ergonomic features as well.

“It’s got extended controls on it that come standard -- extended cocking handle, extended bolt release and extended magazine release button,” Langdon said. “It’s really set up to be a lightweight, handy tactical shotgun.”

The 1301 will cost you $1,059.

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